Genesis 42:1-44:34

It's payback time for Josephs brothers...God style!!

Joseph recognized his brothers, but they had no clue it was him.. Benjamin, the youngest stayed home.  Joseph imprisoned one and sent the others away to bring the youngest back.  I am sure Jacob was terrified something tragic would happen. It already had once and he still wasn't over that grieving!!

Joseph was speaking of himself when he said, 42:34"Then I will give your brother back to you, and you can trade in the land."

Joseph plots to keep Benjamin with him as a slave. The older brothers plead with Joseph for their brother - on behalf of their father.  They don't want to see their father's heart crushed with grief again.